Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax W90

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax W90, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the W90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was released 23 months later than the W90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the VG-160 matches up vs the W90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-160 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus VG-160 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax W90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the VG-160 and the W90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VG-160 and W90 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the VG-160 and W90.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-160 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent VG-160 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.